Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony RX10 II

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony RX10 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS10 (14MP) and RX10 II (20MP) and the ZS10 (1/2.3") and RX10 II (1") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS10 was announced 5 years prior to the RX10 II which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ZS10 scores against the RX10 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery and Sony RX10 II Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS10 features physical dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony RX10 II has sizing of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony RX10 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS10 and the RX10 II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS10 and RX10 II is 91 and 58 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS10 and RX10 II.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ZS10 having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony RX10 II will provide you with more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged ZS10 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.